Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism.

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley law enforcement leaders are weighing in on a new policy denying law enforcement access to Ring video through the company's app.

According to a Ring blog post, “This week, we are also sunsetting the Request for Assistance (RFA) tool. Public safety agencies like fire and police departments can still use the Neighbors app ...

Ring declined to comment on the forum discussions. People on Citizen, a neighborhood safety app, joined the conversation and posted footage of suspected drones on the platform.

How to opt out of Ring video requests from police If you have a Ring camera, you can opt out of receiving requests for your footage from law enforcement. That choice is in the Ring app’s settings.

The nation’s largest police force recently joined the Ring Neighbors app and can now enlist the help of the city’s residents in investigations. Critics say it could lead to racial profiling.